Can a charging straight hair comb be brought on a plane?

A buyer asked: Can I bring a charging straight hair comb on a plane?

A straight hair comb can be brought on a plane, but certain conditions must be met. The material of a regular straight hair comb is usually ceramic or plastic, which is not dangerous and does not belong to the prohibited items stipulated by civil aviation regulations. It can be directly carried in carry on luggage and taken on the plane. If the straight hair comb is a lithium battery version and the battery does not exceed 100Wh, it can also be carried on the plane with you. ‌

Specific regulations for bringing straight hair combs on airplanes

Material requirements: The material of the straight hair comb is generally ceramic or plastic, which is not dangerous and does not belong to the prohibited items stipulated by civil aviation regulations. It can be directly carried in carry on luggage and taken on the plane.

Battery requirement: If the straight hair comb is a lithium battery version and the battery does not exceed 100Wh, it can be carried on board the plane with you. If the battery exceeds 100Wh but does not exceed 160Wh, approval from the airline is required before it can be installed on equipment in checked baggage or hand luggage. Lithium batteries exceeding 160Wh are strictly prohibited from being carried.

Regulations on lithium batteries

According to civil aviation regulations, the lithium content of lithium metal batteries in portable electronic devices (such as watches, calculators, cameras, mobile phones, laptops, portable cameras, etc.) used by passengers for personal use shall not exceed 2 grams, and the rated energy value of lithium-ion batteries shall not exceed 100Wh. Lithium batteries exceeding 100Wh but not exceeding 160Wh require approval from the airline before they can be carried.